Payette Brewing Company

"The Project: Payette Brewing Company was established in 2010 by brewer/founder Mike Francis and has rapidly grown to a 15 barrel brewing system in just two years time."

"They currently offer three year round beers, Payette Pale Ale, Outlaw IPA and Mutton Buster Brown Ale. With the growing popularity of these beers on tap in the Treasure Valley and an opportunity to be the first beer producer in Idaho to release pop top beer cans, Payette approached Drake Cooper to make that opportunity a reality and provide their loyal followers with craft beer goodness they can take with them while adventuring this great state. The cans were concepted, designed and produced over a three month period in Spring of 2012 and the cans were released on July 27, 2012."

The Design Inspiration: For greatest effect read the following in your best Sam Elliott voice over. Typically, the inspiration behind the cans resides in the can, but beyond the liquid muse, there were cues taken from the Wild West spirit of Idaho, a destination for outdoor adventure and Payette Brewing Company’s home base. Design elements and evocative beer names like Payette Pale Ale, Mutton Buster Brown Ale and Outlaw IPA further this motif.

As you indulge yourself in Payette’s craft beer goodness there is a chance of missing a few details at first glance. But upon closer inspection (or on your second can), you may notice a clever barcode bearing the shape of this great adventure state. There’s even a target on the can for a little practice before you recycle your empties. Now what's more Idaho than that?

450 North Brewing Co.

Back in 2012 CODO Design met with 450 North Brewing Co. and developed a strong branding for their visual system. Earlier this year they were contacted to design the packaging for their four house beers. Letting the Indiana farm roots inspire the design they created a strong and fun design that can continue to be adapted to any seasonal beers they launch in the future.

Summit Brewing Co.

Earlier this year we featured Summit Brewing Co.'s re-brand. Summit has once again partnered with Duffy & Partners and have developed three all-new can designs. These are the first cans in the Summit Brewing Co. line of beers.

Good People Brewing Co. New Cans

As America celebrates its 80th anniversary of enjoying beer in a can, the folks at Good People Brewing Co. have announced new packaging for its staple offerings — IPA, Pale Ale and Brown Ale. We all love a good craft beer and in a beautiful can is even better!

Upslope Brewing Company

"Our strategy for the Upslope Brewing Company cans was simple: create a compelling design that would immediately differentiate the brand from national labels as well as the glut of local craft beer. Each variety is numbered, and features a signature color against the can’s natural silver. The current varieties include a Pale Ale, IPA and Brown Ale."

Yoho Brewing Company: "Wednesday Cat"

Yoho Brewing Company produces the most popular craft beers in Japan. In order to separate themselves from the fizzy light beer that is ubiquitous in Japan and the US, they decided to make American and British style beers in cans. Yona Pale Ale has received an almost cult like following from craft beer enthusiasts in Japan but it is their ultra smokey yet smooth Porter, Tokyo Black, that has taken over the hearts of craft beer lovers in America. Crack open a can of Yoho Beers next time you are at a nice Japanese restaurant. If the food you are eating is so impeccably crafted, why shouldn't your beer be as well?